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President Paul Kagame emphasizes self-reliance and African Progress

Kigali, November 8, 2024 – President Paul Kagame officially inaugurated the 7th Youth Connekt Africa Summit today at the Kigali Convention Centre, highlighting Africa’s...

Rwandan father names his son Vladimir Putin, Faces resistance from health officials

A Rwandan man’s decision to name his son after Russian President Vladimir Putin sparked resistance at a local health center in Burera District. Health...

Schools Reopen with Mpox Prevention Guidelines Emphasized for Students

As students prepare to return to school for the 2024-2025 academic year starting on September 9, the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has urged them...

RDF Retires General Kazura, Four Brigadier Generals, and Over 1,000 Troops

On Friday, August 30, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) officially retired 1,167 personnel, including Gen. Jean-Bosco Kazura, the former Chief of Defence Staff, and...

The central bank introduces new Rwf5000 and Rwf2000 banknotes

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has introduced new Rwf5,000 and Rwf2,000 banknotes, which will circulate alongside the existing ones. As outlined in the official...

Kibeho Holy Land Set for Rwf3.5 Billion Expansion

The Catholic Church in Rwanda is mobilizing Rwf3.5 billion for expropriation to expand the 'Kibeho Holy Land' sanctuary in Nyaruguru District, according to Bishop...

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) announces the recruitment of reservists

Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has announced that applications to join the Reserve Force, one of its four branches, began on August 14 and will...

President Kagame Calls on MPs to Tackle Church Disorder

President Paul Kagame, on August 14, tasked new MPs to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations. He was speaking after an oath-taking ceremony of Prime...

Prime Minister Ngirente Sworn In for New Term

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente was sworn in on Wednesday, August 14, just a day after being reappointed to the position by President Paul Kagame. Ngirente...

Who is Juvenal Marizamunda, Rwanda’s 11th Minister of Defence?

In his free time, Rwanda’s new Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, 58, is an avid APR and Arsenal fan who also enjoys following and...

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